Trailer Towing; Common Towing Definitions - Chrysler 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT Owner's Manual

Loading
The actual total weight and the weight of the
front and rear of your vehicle at the ground can
best be determined by weighing it when it is
loaded and ready for operation.
The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a
commercial scale to insure that the GVWR has
not been exceeded. The weight on the front and
rear of the vehicle should then be determined
separately to be sure that the load is properly
distributed over the front and rear axle. Weigh-
ing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of
either the front or rear axles has been exceeded
but the total load is within the specified GVWR.
If so, weight must be shifted from front to rear or
rear to front as appropriate until the specified
weight limitations are met. Store the heavier
items down low and be sure that the weight is
distributed equally. Stow all loose items se-
curely before driving.
Improper weight distributions can have an ad-
verse effect on the way your vehicle steers and
handles and the way the brakes operate.
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CAUTION!
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR or the maximum front and rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, or it can change the way your vehicle
handles. This could cause you to lose con-
trol. Also overloading can shorten the life of
your vehicle.

TRAILER TOWING

In this section you will find safety tips and
information on limits to the type of towing you
can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before
towing a trailer, carefully review this information
to tow your load as efficiently and safely as
possible.
To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
coverage, follow the requirements and recom-
mendations in this manual concerning vehicles
used for trailer towing.
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Common Towing Definitions

The following trailer towing related definitions
will assist you in understanding the following
information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your
vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo
and trailer tongue weight. The total load must be
limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the
weight of all cargo, consumables and equip-
ment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on
the trailer in its "loaded and ready for operation"
condition. The recommended way to measure
GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a
vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer
must be supported by the scale.
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
The GCWR is the total permissible weight of
your vehicle and trailer when weighed in com-
bination.
NOTE:
The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg)
allowance for the presence of a driver.